§ 77. Mr. Evelyn Kingasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he now expects to be in a position to make a further statement on talks with the Rhodesian Government.
§ Sir Alec Douglas-HomeI am not able to forecast the timing of a further statement at this stage. I will of course16W inform the House when there is something of substance to report.
§ 96. Mr. Robert Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action he has taken to stop the harassment of the Tangwena tribe by the Smith régime in Rhodesia.
§ Mr. GodberNone. The position of the Tangwena tribe gives cause for concern, but, as the House is aware, we have no power on the ground in Southern Rhodesia to intervene.
§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he is now able to make a statement on his approaches to the illegal régime in Rhodesia; and when he expects to reopen official talks with this régime.
§ Sir Alec Douglas-HomeI would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave earlier today to my hon. Friend the Member for Dorset, South (Mr. Evelyn King).